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Chapter 3, Lesson 2 explores the arrival of Europeans in America, focusing on how they referred to Native Americans as "Indians." It highlights the significant events leading to the establishment of the United States, including the role of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and the subsequent control by the British government over the 13 colonies. The lesson discusses key concepts like rebellion, independence, and the creation of the Constitution, culminating in the U.S. Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and the Bill of Rights' protection of citizens’ freedoms.
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Chapter 3: Lesson 2 A New Republic
Native to a place. Europeans called them “Indians”. Native Americans = First Americans Indigenous
Countries that explored and settled in America first • The first Europeans arrived in 1492 led by Christopher Columbus. He was hired by Spain to explore the new land. • Spain • England • France
REBELLION AND INDEPENDENCE IN THE U.S. • The British government controlled the 13 U.S. colonies. • The British government began to tax the colonists on goods sent from Britain and sold in the colonies. The colonists became angry.
Representation • Acting or speaking on behalf of someone or something.
Revolution • A sudden, complete change in government.
Declaration • An official statement.
Independence • Freedom to rule oneself.
U.S. Independence • On July 4th, 1776, the U.S. colonies declared independence from the British. • The war lasted until 1781 when the British Army finally gave up. • In 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed bringing an end to the war.
Constitution • A document that describes a written plan for governing.
Republic • A form of government in which the citizens elect representatives to make and enforce the laws.
An addition or change to a document. Amendment
Bill of Rights • The first ten amendments to the Constitution were called the Bill of Rights. • The Bill of Rights guarantees the freedoms of all citizens in the United States.